>>IGH Police Search for Missing Endangered Juvenile
(Inver Grove Heights, MN) — The Inver Grove Heights Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding an endangered missing juvenile. 14-year-old Neveah Bishop ran away from her home, leaving a letter of intent behind. She has a history of running away but never left a note before. Bishop has multiple mental health diagnoses. She was last located in St. Paul; her cell phone was found in Minneapolis. Bishop is described as Black, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 230 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call Dakota 911.
>>Burnsville Woman Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder of Minneapolis Man
(Burnsville, MN) — A Burnsville woman has been charged with the second-degree murder of 70-year-old Michael Riccio of Minneapolis. On July 18th, 25-year-old Josephine Powers called the Burnsville Police Department to report a shooting at her home earlier this month. A witness told officers Riccio was allegedly shot July 9th by Powers following an argument. Riccio was shot in the head, and his body was wrapped in tarps and carpet. His body was brought to a Minneapolis shed days later after Power asked Christopher Hawkins to move a package from her home in exchange for a pickup truck. A search warrant of the address turned up Riccio’s body in a gray container in the backyard. Powers is being held on $1 million bail without condition; her next court appearance is scheduled for August 1st in Hastings. Hawkins is being held at Hennepin County Jail for a separate reason.
>>Moorhead Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
(Moorhead, MN) — Moorhead Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left a man in critical condition. The shooting happened in a parking lot around 3:20 this morning. The man was shot in the head and taken to Sanford Medical Center. His name hasn’t been released. Police say a gun has not been found and no suspects have been identified.
>>Biden To Address Nation Tonight
(Washington, DC) — President Biden will address the nation in primetime tonight from the Oval Office. This will be his first on-camera appearance since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. On Monday, Biden told his campaign workers that dropping out was “the right thing to do.” His speech is set for 7 p.m. central time.
>>SMVCET Seizes 44lbs of Meth, Other Controlled Substances During I-35W Standoff Incident
(Faribault, MN) — The Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team seized 44 pounds of methamphetamine, counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, additional controlled substances, and drug dealing equipment this weekend after an incident on I-35W that triggered a standoff. Officers learned Sunday that 41-year-old Donald Sanderson was coming to Minnesota from California on a suspected drug buy. When trying to stop Sanderson’s vehicle with stop sticks on the I-35 in Steele County, Sanderson continued driving. He pulled over around 2:45 p.m., dropping a woman off before driving away. The woman was arrested and told police Sanderson had a gun. The pursuit continued, and Sanderson eventually pulled over near Faribault around 3 p.m., ignoring officers’ commands to drop his weapon and surrender, firing a shot at the ground. The interstate was shut down for negotiation. Sanderson shot a law enforcement drone and attempted to shoot himself. He lost control of the gun, fled into a farm field, and was taken down by an Apple Valley K-9.
>>Rochester Man Faces Gun, Drug, Drug Sale Charges After Home Seizure Concerning Missing Juvenile Case
(Rochester, MN) — A Rochester man faces multiple charges after a police search of his home in connection with a missing juvenile case. Rochester Police contacted 35-year-old Donald Priester at his Rochester home Saturday, asking about a missing juvenile, who had contacted him. Priester said he had been with the juvenile several hours before police arrived. When officers searched the home for the juvenile, they found three “ghost guns,” ammunition, 152 suspected MDMA pills, 3.8 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, 17 suspected Xanax bars, and drug sales evidence. Priester was arrested with over $3,200 in cash on him. Priester is due in court next month. Court documents make no further mention of the missing juvenile.
>>CDC Delays Dog Import Regulation After Sen. Klobuchar Calls for Change
(Washington, DC) — Following Senator Amy Klobuchar’s calls for change, the CDC has announced a modification to dog importation rules. Anyone bringing a dog into the U.S. would have had to provide numerous certifications for each entry, even from a rabies-free country like Canada. The new rules allow dogs that have spent the prior six months in rabies-free or low-risk rabies countries to enter with only minimal documentation. Klobuchar and 14 other senators called on the CDC to delay the implementation as it would create challenges for U.S. and Canadian dog owners who frequently travel to and from the U.S.
>>Brooklyn Park’s 2nd Dog Attack on a Child in Less Than a Week
(Brooklyn Park, MN) — A seven-year-old was attacked by a dog in Brooklyn Park, the second incident in less than a week. Police responded to the attack around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday. The girl had superficial injuries from the. Officers searched for the dog, and while attempting to secure it, the dog tried to attack another child. The dog was killed, and the incident is under investigation. This comes after a three-year-old boy was attacked by two dogs Friday, putting him in critical condition and severely injuring another adult. One of the two dogs was killed.
>>Man Wanted in Lousiana Arrested in Otter Tail County
(Perham, MN) — A man wanted on outstanding warrants in Louisiana was arrested Tuesday around 1 p.m. in Perham. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant was used to arrest 48-year-old Cleveland Mingo at an apartment. Based on the nature of the warrants, the Otter Tail County SWAT team was used, and Mingo was taken into custody without incident. Perham Police and the Minnesota BCA assisted in the arrest.
>>Minnesota Twins Walk Off Phillies in Series Finale at Target Field
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins are celebrating a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon at Target Field. Max Kepler singled in the game-winning run in the ninth inning. Closer Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless inning to pick up the win. Minnesota took two of three from Philly, which has the best record in Major League Baseball. The Twins open a three-game series Friday in Detroit.
>>Torchlight Parade Kicks Off Aquatennial in Downtown Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — Thousands are expected in downtown Minneapolis tonight for the 2024 Aquatennial Torchlight Parade. The grand marshals are Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Minnesota players Nicole Hensley and Lee Stecklein. Organizers say the Torchlight Parade is the largest nighttime parade in Minnesota and features dozens of festive floats, marching bands, and organizations from throughout the state. The Aquatennial Target Fireworks show is Saturday night over the Mississippi River.
